This really neat Veteran quilt has been on my frame for almost 2 weeks waiting patiently, watching yours truly try to organize/shelf/put away tubs FULL of books, fabrics, quilting rulers, etc. His turn finally came up a couple of days ago and just now finding time to blog about him. Turned out he was a blast to quilt:
Veteran's Row Quilt coming off the frame
I have a standing reservation once per year to quilt SewFest quilts from those busy QFC ladies. I get to quilt any ol' way I want, as long as it compliments and honors the quilt and the intended - I can even add a border or two for some of my favorite quilting treatments. And the quilt tops they sent me this year have been a real pleasure to quilt. Lately, I've been having lots of FUN quilting pantos in the main interior of these types of quilts, and then adding various border treatments:
What can I say - I LOVE this panto. It's got random, dancing stars, it's just dense enough to create a good quilting 'fill' for any patriotic quilt, it loves ALL kinds of threads, and most importantly...it's FUN to panto quilt...what's not to LOVE?!
Then, of course, my favorite quilting technique and stress buster - McTavishing!
Once again, I'm using one of my favorite threads - King Tut Freedom, to quilt out this quilt. The variegation gives these quilting motifs such texture and depth and w/Red/White/Blue coloring, it lets EVERYONE know what this quilt is ALL about.
And I know I've been using ALOT of 'swirling' in my patriotic quilts lately, too but...their fast & FUN to quilt, too!
Swirls land-locked w/McTavished borders ;-)
I got the 'swirling' idea from Professional Quilt Artist/Teacher Jamie Wallen. Here's a video where he demonstrates just how simple and FUN these swirls can be to implement:
For now, I need to get back to 'Miss Betty' and finish up a gorgeous Quilt of Valor...
~Deb
Great job. I love the way Jamie does his swirls. Watching his video it all finally made sense to me! And... row quilts are some of my favorites. Each row gets something different...
Great job. I love the way Jamie does his swirls. Watching his video it all finally made sense to me! And... row quilts are some of my favorites. Each row gets something different...
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ReplyDeleteHad so much FUN quilting out your QFC SewFest quilts this year...looking forward to the next...;-)
Hope You and Yours have a Wonderful Holiday Season, and Please do stop by and see Miss Betty & I from time to time - we so love hearing from you!
Take care and try and stay warm,
~Deb
Looks great! Love the swirls :).
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